The Maypole in the Strand
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
This ancient London landmark, referred to more than once by 18th-century writers, stood on a spot now occupied by St. Mary-le-Strand, where formerly stood a cross.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The Maypole in the Strand” mean?
This ancient London landmark, referred to more than once by 18th-century writers, stood on a spot now occupied by St. Mary-le-Strand, where formerly stood a cross.
Is “The Maypole in the Strand” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.